The Delhi High Court has asked Badminton Association of India (BAI) to allow ace Indian shuttler Jwala Gutta to participate in upcoming tournaments till the disciplinary authority takes a final decision on the issue of her alleged indiscipline.
Justice V K Jain said that the detailed order will be passed on her plea later in the day. The court also observed that till the final view is taken by the committee, she should be allowed to take part in the tournament.
The two upcoming badminton tournaments in which Gutta was to participate are Denmark Open scheduled from October 15 to 20 and French Open from October 22 to 27.
Jwala Gutta approached the high court challenging the decision of BAI to recommend a life ban on her for alleged indiscipline in the IBL.